The RF Engineer leads the design, analysis, and integration of RF and antenna systems across Zone 5 products. This role is responsible for developing high-performance communication and RF architectures that operate reliably in complex electromagnetic environments. 

You will work across the full lifecycle—from concept and trade studies through integration, test, and production—partnering closely with Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software, Integration, and Test to deliver robust, scalable RF solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, model, simulate, and integrate RF and antenna systems across multiple frequency bands and technologies.  

• Define RF system requirements and drive architecture decisions through analysis, trade studies, and feasibility assessments.  

• Perform RF analysis including link budgets, antenna patterns, RF chain performance, interference/desense, and installed system effects.  

• Develop and validate RF/data link models and communication performance simulations.  

• Conduct hardware and software trade studies to optimize RF system performance, robustness, and scalability.  

• Support design, prototyping, integration, and qualification of wireless communication systems.  

• Debug and characterize RF issues including noise sources, interference, and aggressor/victim interactions.  

• Integrate RF subsystems with avionics, payloads, and platform constraints to ensure end-to-end system performance.  

• Develop and maintain internal RF modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.  

• Support test activities including lab validation, ground testing, and flight test data analysis.  

• Present technical findings in design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and leadership discussions.  

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to RF engineering standards and best practices.  

Qualifications 

Required 

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.  

• 7+ years of experience in RF system design, analysis, or integration.  

• Strong experience with RF architectures including transceivers, front-end design, and antenna integration.  

• Familiarization with MANET radios (e.g. Silvus, Persistent Systems, DTC, or similar). 

• Proficiency with RF modeling and simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, ADS, or similar).  

• Experience performing RF system analysis (interference, system performance).  

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, RTSP, and other transmission protocols, with the ability to perform link budget and data throughput analysis. 

• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators).  

• Programming or scripting experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, bash) for modeling and data analysis. 

• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex RF environments.  

• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across IPTs.  

Preferred 

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.  

• Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) or contested electromagnetic environments.  

• Familiarity with communication systems, signal processing, and data link design.  

• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium) and hardware implementation.  

• Understanding of antenna theory and real-world integration constraints.  

• Experience designing for manufacturability, cost, and production scalability.  

• Experience supporting flight test or deployed RF systems.  

• Active or eligible for U.S. DoD security clearance. 

Pay Range by Level for Fort Walton Beach, FL:

Level IV - $138k - $164k
Level V - $164k - $191k
Level VI - $191k - $244k

The RF Engineer leads the design, analysis, and integration of RF and antenna systems across Zone 5 products. This role is responsible for developing high-performance communication and RF architectures that operate reliably in complex electromagnetic environments. 

You will work across the full lifecycle—from concept and trade studies through integration, test, and production—partnering closely with Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software, Integration, and Test to deliver robust, scalable RF solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, model, simulate, and integrate RF and antenna systems across multiple frequency bands and technologies.  

• Define RF system requirements and drive architecture decisions through analysis, trade studies, and feasibility assessments.  

• Perform RF analysis including link budgets, antenna patterns, RF chain performance, interference/desense, and installed system effects.  

• Develop and validate RF/data link models and communication performance simulations.  

• Conduct hardware and software trade studies to optimize RF system performance, robustness, and scalability.  

• Support design, prototyping, integration, and qualification of wireless communication systems.  

• Debug and characterize RF issues including noise sources, interference, and aggressor/victim interactions.  

• Integrate RF subsystems with avionics, payloads, and platform constraints to ensure end-to-end system performance.  

• Develop and maintain internal RF modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.  

• Support test activities including lab validation, ground testing, and flight test data analysis.  

• Present technical findings in design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and leadership discussions.  

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to RF engineering standards and best practices.  

Qualifications 

Required 

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.  

• 7+ years of experience in RF system design, analysis, or integration.  

• Strong experience with RF architectures including transceivers, front-end design, and antenna integration.  

• Familiarization with MANET radios (e.g. Silvus, Persistent Systems, DTC, or similar). 

• Proficiency with RF modeling and simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, ADS, or similar).  

• Experience performing RF system analysis (interference, system performance).  

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, RTSP, and other transmission protocols, with the ability to perform link budget and data throughput analysis. 

• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators).  

• Programming or scripting experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, bash) for modeling and data analysis. 

• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex RF environments.  

• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across IPTs.  

Preferred 

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.  

• Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) or contested electromagnetic environments.  

• Familiarity with communication systems, signal processing, and data link design.  

• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium) and hardware implementation.  

• Understanding of antenna theory and real-world integration constraints.  

• Experience designing for manufacturability, cost, and production scalability.  

• Experience supporting flight test or deployed RF systems.  

• Active or eligible for U.S. DoD security clearance. 

Pay Range by Level for San Luis Obispo, CA:

Level IV - $155k - $199k
Level V - $199k - $248k
Level VI - $248k - $284k

The RF Engineer leads the design, analysis, and integration of RF and antenna systems across Zone 5 products. This role is responsible for developing high-performance communication and RF architectures that operate reliably in complex electromagnetic environments. 

You will work across the full lifecycle—from concept and trade studies through integration, test, and production—partnering closely with Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software, Integration, and Test to deliver robust, scalable RF solutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, model, simulate, and integrate RF and antenna systems across multiple frequency bands and technologies.  

• Define RF system requirements and drive architecture decisions through analysis, trade studies, and feasibility assessments.  

• Perform RF analysis including link budgets, antenna patterns, RF chain performance, interference/desense, and installed system effects.  

• Develop and validate RF/data link models and communication performance simulations.  

• Conduct hardware and software trade studies to optimize RF system performance, robustness, and scalability.  

• Support design, prototyping, integration, and qualification of wireless communication systems.  

• Debug and characterize RF issues including noise sources, interference, and aggressor/victim interactions.  

• Integrate RF subsystems with avionics, payloads, and platform constraints to ensure end-to-end system performance.  

• Develop and maintain internal RF modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.  

• Support test activities including lab validation, ground testing, and flight test data analysis.  

• Present technical findings in design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and leadership discussions.  

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to RF engineering standards and best practices.  

Qualifications 

Required 

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.  

• 7+ years of experience in RF system design, analysis, or integration.  

• Strong experience with RF architectures including transceivers, front-end design, and antenna integration.  

• Familiarization with MANET radios (e.g. Silvus, Persistent Systems, DTC, or similar). 

• Proficiency with RF modeling and simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, ADS, or similar).  

• Experience performing RF system analysis (interference, system performance).  

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, RTSP, and other transmission protocols, with the ability to perform link budget and data throughput analysis. 

• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators).  

• Programming or scripting experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, bash) for modeling and data analysis. 

• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex RF environments.  

• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across IPTs.  

Preferred 

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.  

• Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) or contested electromagnetic environments.  

• Familiarity with communication systems, signal processing, and data link design.  

• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium) and hardware implementation.  

• Understanding of antenna theory and real-world integration constraints.  

• Experience designing for manufacturability, cost, and production scalability.  

• Experience supporting flight test or deployed RF systems.  

• Active or eligible for U.S. DoD security clearance. 

Pay Range by Level for Fort Worth, TX:

Level IV - $141k - $171k
Level V - $171k - $199k
Level VI - $199k - $230k

Zone 5 is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the development and integration of next-generation unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This role demands deep expertise in unmanned multi-rotor systems with either advanced software or hardware engineering capabilities. The Chief Engineer leads technical strategy, and execution for UAS platforms, overseeing software, hardware, and architecture efforts.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead end-to-end technical development of UAS from concept through production 

• Define system architecture and technical requirements for next-generation platforms including aerodynamic design, propulsion, guidance, and payload integration 

• Oversee integration with aircraft systems including mechanical interfaces, communication links, and launch enclosures 

• Drive technical decision-making across multidisciplinary teams including aerodynamics, flight controls, autonomy, sensors, and communications 

• Establish and maintain technical standards, design processes, and verification methodologies 

• Lead technical risk management and trade studies for performance, cost, and schedule optimization 

• Interface with customers, stakeholders, and program leadership on technical matters 

• Mentor and develop engineering talent across the organization 

• Guide certification and qualification activities for airworthiness and operational readiness 

Required Qualifications 

• 12+ years of experience in unmanned aircraft systems development 

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's or PhD preferred) 

• 5+ years in technical leadership roles with direct responsibility for system-level design 

• Proven track record of delivering unmanned aircraft programs from concept to production 

• Deep understanding of aircraft flight dynamics, guidance, navigation, and control systems 

• Active or ability to obtain security clearance 

• Strong communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences 

• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with systems thinking mindset 

Technical Background (Software) - *REQUIRED* 

• Expert-level proficiency in flight control software architecture and real-time embedded systems 

• Expert-level proficiency with on board Avionics, Navigation, Communications 

• Experience with path planning algorithms, and mission management software 

• Strong background in software-hardware integration for avionics and flight systems 

• Proficiency in model-based design, simulation, and software verification/validation 

• Knowledge of DO-178C or equivalent safety-critical software standards 

Technical Background (Hardware) - Preferred 

• Experience with mechanical/electrical systems integration including actuators, power systems, and thermal management 

• Strong background in design for manufacturability and producibility 

• Proficiency in systems engineering tools and hardware verification methodologies 

• Knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and qualification testing 

Qualifications 

• Experience with single use munitions, attritable systems 

• Knowledge of datalinks, RF communications, and network-centric operations 

• Experience with digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) 

• Experience with swarm coordination, collaborative autonomy, or multi-agent systems 

• Knowledge of modular design approaches and open systems architecture 

• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and military airworthiness certification 

Understanding of counter-UAS systems and electronic warfare 

We are seeking a Sustainment Engineer to ensure the operational readiness, reliability, and performance of our advanced defense systems throughout their lifecycle. This role bridges engineering, operations, and customer support to maximize system availability and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sustainment strategies for fielded systems including maintenance plans, logistics support, and obsolescence management
• Conduct root cause analysis and failure investigations for system anomalies and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Provide technical support to field service teams, customers, and end users through remote troubleshooting and on-site assistance
• Analyze system performance data, reliability metrics, and failure trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Create and maintain technical documentation including maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and training materials
• Manage configuration control and engineering change processes for deployed systems
• Coordinate with design engineering teams to implement product improvements based on field feedback
• Support depot-level maintenance activities and system upgrades
• Train field service personnel and customer maintenance teams on system operation and repair
• Manage spare parts planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain coordination
• Participate in system qualification testing and validation of engineering changes
• Interface directly with customers to understand operational challenges and requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in sustainment engineering, field service engineering, or product support roles
• Hands-on experience with complex electromechanical, software-intensive, or autonomous systems
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles (MTBF, MTTR, availability analysis)
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa diagrams)
• Proficiency reading technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and system documentation
• Experience with configuration management and change control processes
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and customer interaction
• Willingness to travel 25-50% to customer sites, test facilities, and operational locations
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience with defense systems, unmanned systems, or autonomous platforms
• Military experience or prior work supporting DoD programs
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-1388 logistics support analysis or similar standards
• Familiarity with FMEA, FTA, or reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies
• Experience with condition-based maintenance or predictive analytics
• Background in avionics, electro-mechanical systems, guidance systems.
• Six Sigma or ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification
• Experience with supplier quality management and vendor coordination

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We are seeking an Aerodynamics CFD Engineer with experience in applied computational fluid dynamics to join our Aerodynamics team. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a productionized environment within the field of applied CFD in advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). 

We are looking for candidates that embody a solid understanding of fluid dynamics, aerodynamic design, mechanical integration, and aircraft performance. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated use of tools in their tool belt ranging from hand, 1-D/2-D calculations, computational methods, wind tunnels, and flight testing of physical hardware in validating their designs and meeting their objectives. This individual avoids siloing and consciously balances priority and speed with scaling products, and they have a mission focused on supporting our customers. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct high fidelity CFD simulations to assess aerodynamic, mechanical, thermal, and aircraft performance impact of designs. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (structures, propulsion, controls, systems engineering) to integrate aerodynamic insights into the overall design. 

• Aerodynamic database generation involving high performance UAS systems. 

• Validate CFD models using combinations of wind tunnel testing and flight test data. 

• Develop, extend, and mature automated productionized CFD environments. 

• Assist in the development of bench test, wind tunnel test, and flight test method, data reduction, and analysis. 

• Preparing technical reports, presentations, and design documentation. 

• Present findings to key stakeholders and internal/external customers. 

Required Qualifications: 

• U.S. Citizenship or equivalent status required for defense-related work. 

• A Masters's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with experience is preferred. Bachelor’s degree with substantial relevant experience is required. 

• 3+ (5+ years w/ BS) years of applied industrial CFD with a focus on aerodynamics, particularly around high-performance aircraft and / or UAVs. Experience in high performance based automotive external and internal aerodynamics may be considered with sufficient theoretical background and interest in flight dynamics. 

• Demonstrable experience building and maintaining high fidelity aerodynamic modeling tools for performance, loads, and database generation. 

• Experience with detailed geometry handling and simulation setup for coupled OML/IML simulations involving heat transfer and vehicle aerodynamics. 

• Experience in a productionized environment using commercial Navier-Stokes based CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent / CFX, STAR-CCM+, etc.) including geometry preparation, mesh generation, and simulation debugging. 

• Experience programming and developing packages in Python and Java. 

• Experience with data visualization tools, e.g. MATLAB & Python, Tecplot, ParaView and working in a version control environment, e.g. git. 

• Industrial wind tunnel testing: test matrix design, model design, techniques, instrumentation, and data reduction. 

• Experience working with real hardware flying in subsonic, transonic, and high-speed aerodynamics. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Demonstrated aerodynamic surfacing capability in NX, Rhino, or equivalent. 

• Optimization of aerodynamic surfaces in automated CFD simulation environment. 

• Bookkeeping and design of aerodynamic heat transfer systems. 

• Control and design of simulation datasets for intra-team access. 

• Working knowledge of applicable MIL-STDs. 

• Security clearance (or eligibility) is a plus. 

Pay Range by Level:

Level III - $122,000 - $154,000

Level IV - $154,000 - $190,000

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We are seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead system safety activities across the product lifecycle. This role focuses on system safety architecture, data-driven analysis, comprehensive documentation, and test planning for safety verification. You will engage directly with customer counterparts on System Safety Reviews and Panels including THAR (Technical Hazard Assessment Review) and NNMSB (Nuclear Navy Material and Safety Board). 

Key Responsibilities: 

System Safety & Architecture 

• Develop and maintain System Safety Program Plan and safety architecture documentation 

• Lead Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and System Safety Assessments 

• Identify, document, and manage hazards, risks, and mitigation measures throughout the lifecycle 

• Draft System Safety Analysis Reports and maintain traceability between safety requirements, hazards, and mitigations 

• Lead Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis (SCFTA) and support HAZOP/ETA activities 

Data, Documentation & Test Planning 

• Establish data collection and analysis frameworks for safety metrics and trending 

• Develop technical documentation including safety standards, specifications, procedures, and user guides 

• Create and execute test plans for safety verification and validation 

• Lead development of Built-In Test (BIT) plans and support Qualification Test Plan development 

• Define test requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics for safety-critical functions 

• Review test data to confirm safety requirements compliance 

Customer Engagement & Reviews 

• Serve as primary point of contact with customers on system safety matters 

• Lead and participate in THAR, NNMSB, and other customer System Safety Reviews and Panels 

• Present safety analysis findings, risk postures, and mitigation strategies to customers 

• Support milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, QDR, MRR) representing system safety 

• Coordinate responses to customer safety data items and deliverables 

Risk Management & Process Improvement 

• Lead safety corrective actions from Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations 

• Host corrective action reviews and ensure lessons learned implementation 

• Coordinate risk mitigation with Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Deployment Operations 

• Develop and implement system safety processes and tools 

• Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable safety standards 

Basic Qualifications:  

• 7+ years as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent safety-critical engineering role 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or Physics 

• Expertise with MIL-STD-882E and military safety standards 

• Experience creating and executing test plans for safety verification 

• Proven experience engaging with customers on System Safety Reviews (THAR, NNMSB, or similar) 

• Strong system architecture knowledge and safety requirements decomposition 

• Extensive FHA, FTA, and SCFTA experience 

• Failure investigation with proven corrective action implementation 

• Technical writing for reports, procedures, and documentation 

• Hazard/risk management and tracking to closure 

• Design review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) with strong presentation skills 

• Data collection, analysis, and trending for safety metrics 

• U.S. Citizenship 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in engineering or related field 

• 10+ years progressive system safety experience 

• System Safety certification (ASP, CSP, CSEP) 

• DoD or Navy safety programs experience 

• Quantitative FTA with probabilistic risk assessment 

• FMEA/FMECA, HAZOP, and ETA experience 

• Safety analysis software tools (Relyence, Windchill, PTC Integrity) 

• Requirements management tools (JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, DOORS) 

• Aircraft, spacecraft, or UAV systems experience 

• Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain 

 Pay Range by Level:

Level IV - $159,000 - $191,000

Level V - $191,000 - $222,000

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Developmental Test/Environmental Test Engineer

(Testing, Validation & MIL-STD-810 - or equivalent - Design Integration)

Zone 5 Technologies, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Environmental Qualification & Design Engineer to lead the environmental testing, validation, and design integration of advanced counter-drone drone and missile systems for U.S. Department of Defense programs. This role requires a deep understanding of MIL-STD-810, EMI/EMC, and missile systems—blending hands-on test execution with early-phase design input to ensure our platforms perform in the most demanding operational environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, author, and execute detailed environmental test plans in compliance with MIL-STD-810 and related military standards.
• Partner with design engineering teams to integrate test-derived insights into hardware architecture, material selection, and packaging to improve reliability and survivability.
• Translate environmental qualification needs into design guidelines and drive early-phase design reviews to ensure environmental readiness.
• Conduct and oversee testing across critical environments, including shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, rain, and sand/dust.

• Coordinate and support EMI/EMC testing, including collaboration with external labs and internal electrical teams.
• Lead test setup planning, including harnessing, fixturing, instrumentation, and data acquisition strategies.
• Serve as primary technical interface for third-party test houses—coordinating logistics, validating setup integrity, and ensuring test fidelity.
• Apply knowledge of missile systems and counter-UAS platforms to guide realistic and mission-relevant test planning.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems engineering.
• Direct hands-on expertise in MIL-STD-810 environmental testing, with working knowledge of DO-160 and/or related military/industry standards.
• Experience in identifying root cause failure and incorporating insights into early design phases to ensure success.
• Solid understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems, including familiarity with power/harnessing, enclosures, and electronics packaging under extreme conditions.
• Hands-on experience with test instrumentation, vibration tables, thermal chambers, and data collection tools.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with internal engineering teams and external testing partners.
• Experience supporting or qualifying missile systems, guided munitions, or small aerial vehicles in DoD acquisition or RDT&E environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

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Position Summary 

The Director of Hardware leads Zone 5’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineering functions, developing world-class hardware capabilities and ensuring disciplined, high-velocity execution across all programs. This role owns the strategic direction, functional excellence, and organizational development of both ME and EE teams while partnering closely with Programs, Systems Engineering, and Manufacturing to deliver integrated aerospace systems. 

You will be accountable for building the people, processes, and architectures that enable Zone 5 to design, integrate, and produce hardware that is safe, reliable, manufacturable, and rapidly deployable. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead, mentor, and develop Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Managers and their teams. 

• Set the strategic vision and roadmap for hardware capabilities, tools, and processes across Zone 5. 

• Ensure hardware engineering delivers robust architectures, detailed designs, and high-quality integration support on schedule. 

• Partner with Programs and IPTs to allocate resources, drive execution discipline, and resolve cross-functional issues. 

• Establish and maintain engineering standards for hardware design, analysis, review rigor, documentation, verification, and configuration control. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards (AS9100, AS6500, DO-160, MIL-STD-461/704). 

• Oversee major design reviews and readiness events—PDR, CDR, TRR—ensuring hardware content meets technical and programmatic requirements. 

• Identify and execute capability investments (equipment, software, training) needed for functional scalability. 

• Guide root-cause investigations and ensure systemic corrective actions across hardware disciplines. 

• Support proposal development by shaping hardware architectures, estimating labor, and defining execution approaches. 

• Serve as the senior hardware engineering representative in portfolio, business area, and executive-level reviews. 

Qualifications 

Basic expectations for this role include a minimum of: 

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline. 

• 12+ years of hardware engineering experience in aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, or equivalent. 

• 5+ years leading engineering managers or multi-disciplinary hardware teams. 

• Demonstrated experience developing hardware architectures and scaling engineering processes. 

• Strong understanding of DFMA, configuration control, integration workflows, and test readiness. 

• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment with multiple active programs. 

Our ideal candidate has:

• Experience in UAS, missiles, loitering munitions, or complex electromechanical systems. 

• Familiarity with Solidworks, Altium, MBSE environments (Cameo), EVM, and AS6500-aligned program execution. 

• Experience collaborating with vertically integrated manufacturing operations. 

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Zone 5 Technologies is a fast-paced and growing company in a transformative marketplace.  We develop, design, model, simulate, prototype, test, and manufacture Counter-UAS drones, lower-cost Counter UAS missile systems and various related products and are a US Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Cleared DOD contractor.  If you're an Engineer or Engineering Technician and think we might have a future need for someone with your skills, education, and experience please complete this application so we can reach you when we have something that's a fit.  

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